Government and Politics
Arnold Lodge School - Warwickshire
01926778050
15-17 Kenilworth Road, Leamington Spa, CV32 5TW
Course summary

Paper 1: Government & Politics of the UK This paper focuses on the make up of politics in the UK from the way the government works through to how we interact with the democratic process. Paper 2: The government and politics of the USA This paper focuses on the politics of the USA and requires a comparative study of the structural, rational and cultural similarities and differences between the US political system and the UK. Paper 3: Political Ideas This paper focuses on political ideologies covering Liberalism, Conservatism, Socialism and then one additional ideology from Nationalism, Feminism, Multiculturalism, Anarchism and Ecologism.

Entry requirements

Ideally students need to have achieved 5 GCSEs grades 5 –9 including English and Maths and candidates should have achieved a grade 6 in a literacy based subject such as History to support the written component of the course.

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1: Government & Politics of the UK Written exam: 2 hours—33⅓ % of A-level Paper 2: The government and politics of the USA Written exam: 2 hours—33⅓ % of A-level Paper 3: Political Ideas Written exam: 2 hours—33⅓ % of A-level

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityWarwickshire
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
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Boarding FeeUnknown
Sixth Form Fee£12,600 - £15,816
Address15-17 Kenilworth Road, Leamington Spa, CV32 5TW